A FIRE broke out at a Kidderminster carpet factory in the early hours of this morning.

The small blaze started in a loom at Carpets of Kidderminster in Wilden Lane at about 4.50am.

About 15 staff onsite were forced to evacuate the building.

Workers had already put out the blaze by the time firefighters arrived. Crews checked over the area and made sure it was safe.

A small amount of damage was caused to equipment.